Education Manager jobs in Madison, WI

YOUTH PROGRAMS MANAGER

The Lussier Community Education Center (LCEC) is a grassroots community center with a history of
strong programs, broad partnerships, and grassroots community organizing. Located on the grounds
of Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School and Memorial High School, the LCEC has a mission of building
community, creating opportunities, and enriching education.

The Youth Programs Manager is responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of a
comprehensive, licensed program for school-age children after school and during the summer with
emphasis on academic support and enrichment, community service, health and fitness, and arts - all
in alignment with the Lussier Framework. The Youth Programs Manager assists with recruiting the youth
program team and supervises a team of teachers, assistant teachers,interns, and volunteers to
generate more opportunities and resources for youth. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to
the Director of Youth Programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the principles of quality school-age childcare and
culturally relevant programming. Strong candidates will be highly relational, organized, and flexible.
They will approach community center and youth work from a justice orientation. They will be able to
manage a diverse set of hands-on responsibilities and multiple simultaneous projects, while
supporting and motivating an effective staff team in a grassroots, collaborative, youth-focused
setting.

HOURS: Full time, non-exempt. The hours worked are generally Mondays - Fridays, 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM.
Occasional later evenings and/or weekends required.

COMPENSATION: $52,420.13/year plus health insurance, dental insurance, life & short/long term
disability insurance, 403(b), flexible spending account for healthcare purchases, and a generous
vacation, sick leave, and personal days package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement a comprehensive, high quality out of school time School-Age Program in alignment
with the Lussier Framework & Licensing

• Create and maintain a positive, enriching environment for daily program.
• Lead activities and manage classrooms when necessary.
• Develop and facilitate strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Initiate parent engagement activities and communication, including monthly newsletter.

• Set behavior guidance standards and work with youth staff team, young people and their

families to use standards to create safe and meaningful programs.

• Manage nutritious meal program that promotes healthy eating, expands children’s exposure

to fresh foods, and complies with relevant funder requirements. This includes ordering food
weekly as well as managing the cooking & cleanup of daily meals.

Lead continuous development and program quality improvement in Youth Programs
Supervise youth program staff in conjunction with the Director of Programs; provide

age-appropriate opportunities in arts, leadership and service learning, academic
enrichment, and health and fitness.

• Build relationships with schools, funders/donors, and other youth serving organizations

to advance the LCEC’s Youth Programs and build a network of resources for youth
and program development.

• Participate in Madison Out of School Time (MOST) and other relevant area

collaborations to ensure the LCEC’s place in shaping out of school time efforts in
Madison.

Manage the administrative functions and systems that enable continuation and growth of
Youth Programs

• Ensure adherence with Youth Program policies and compliance with state licensing

requirements through effective systems and practices.

• Manage data collection, record keeping, reporting, and evaluation. Analyze results

and write quarterly and annual reports, especially to key government funders.

• Support fund development and grant writing through the provision of program

information, data, stories, photos, and video.

Participate fully in the shared work of the LCEC, community events, staff meetings/trainings, and
other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS, TRAITS & EXPERIENCE

• Meet either the qualifications of a child care teacher under s. DCF 251.05 (3) (f) 2. and 3. or all

the following conditions:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed high school or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin

private school teacher, student teacher or practicum, coach, camp counselor, mentor
through a community-based organization, or in another approved setting.

• Prior to assuming the position, a person hired to be a school-age program leader shall

complete or obtain one of the following:

• Four credits in school-age child growth and development or its equivalent.
• The first 2 courses of the Registry Afterschool & Youth Development Credential.
• Two noncredit department-approved courses for school-age program and group

education, community health, child guidance, recreation, psychology, social work, or
juvenile justice.

• Food Manager Certification, or ability to gain within 6 months of employment.
• Registry Certificate (www.the-registry.org) at level 12 or above (or ability to quickly

PREFERRED SKILLS, TRAITS & EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience in licensed after school programs for School-Age children.
• Experience developing and implementing culturally relevant programming for School-Age

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, resume and 1 page writing sample (750 to 1,000 words) via email to
jobs@LCECmadison.org.

A completed application will be required before hire. An online application can be found at
LCECmadison.org/about/job-opportunities/

You can also pick up an application at the Lussier Community Education Center, 55 S Gammon Rd,
Madison.

LCEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.